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I would try some protein bars or shakes. I try to stay away from the ones high in calories and have soy. (The nutritionist said soy doesn't process in most folks stomach as well.) Premier chocolate shakes or quest bars (choc chip cookie dough) are my favorites.

YAY!!! Congratulations!

The only "good" protein shakes I have found are buying they Body Fortress Chocolate powder and mixing one scoop it with 12 oz of milk. 38 grams of protein and it reminds me of chocolate milk. My two girls beg me to make them one all the time, so you know they are good. (Girls are 4 and 7.) I was at 6 weeks before allowing…

GNC has the buy two boxes get one free going on right now. It is expensive to put it out at one time, but much cheaper in the long run.

I am a little over two years out and still have a good bit to lose. Mine was not "normal" for I had a bad hip and several other unrelated health issues that casued me to have two additional surgeries in a short term -- all three in 18 months. Just know that is it still worth it. Do I wish I was where I wanted to be, sure.…

I haven't found the sale I want, but really like the Metragenix peanut butter brownie bars. They used to sell them at GNC, but mine (and online) has stopped. They moved to the new Metragenix bars, so I may have to try them. I would check GNC if they sell what you like. Thankfully, my bars used to be buy one get one free…

Oh, and I am not the eat two bites person either. It does depend on the food for me, and oddly, the day. Somedays I seem to be able to eat more than others with no idea why. I just roll with it. I figure if I am eating the right foods, and the NUT is happy, that is good for me and should work in the end. :) Have great…

I don't do it often, but they said a straw is most imporatnt for the first few months. It is because air gets in our stomach with the drink. The support group I go to doesn't think it is a forever thing -- if it doesn't bother you.

What veggies did you saute and then cook in? I am thinking I want to try this. :)

Thank you so much Latse! I have been trouble getting logged back on with the computer -- can't figure out why, but my phone was working for daily stuff. Unfortunately, the app doesn't allow me to see this stuff. I wish it did! Thank you again! Melanie

I agree! I am over a year out and have not lost that hungry sensation that a lot fo people told me they didn't have. Most days aren't too bad, but as it turns out, today isn't one of them. I feel like I could keep eating, so I am concentrating on drinking! :) Good luck and hang in there!

Welcome to the club!!! Congratulations! I have lost 133 since working with the NUT in Aug 2011 and VSG in March 2012. I still have far to go, but am totally on board! (Hip operation in Nov 2012, so I couldn't exercise much before that.)

Welcome to the group! I had my VSG on 03/05/12, and have been working to my goal. Still have 100 - 120 to go, but am happy I have shed 130 so far! (Almost forgot to mention - the 130 is since 08/11 and working with the Nutritionist, not just since surgery date. Also had a total hip replacement 11/20/12, so hopefully the…

My nut told me to do the whole milk because we need the healthy fat that is in whole milk. I was also told it will stay longer with us... I was told if we needed to do anything, go with 2%, but nothing lower.

Welcome! I am new to this group, but received my sleeve on 03/05/12 so I am close to one year out. I am very happy with my decision -- only wish I had done it sooner. :)

Welcome! I am new to this group, but received my sleeve on 03/05/12 so I am close to one year out. I am very happy with my decision -- only wish I had done it sooner. :)

I think this is a personal decision, but personally, I don't want the ease of slipping back into the old sizes. I am donating all of my old clothes -- I have already donated several sizes and have several more to give. For me, I look at this as an opportunity to help someone out less fortunate - even my church thrift store…

Welcome! I had my VSG 03/05/12...almost a full year now! I go for my visit next week and can't wait to see the difference in my "In body testing". The scale isn't really moving right now and I am thinking it is the gain of muscle / loss of fat, but hopefully this test will tell me for sure. Glad to have you here! Melanie

I totally get all of this! I will tell you, the scale doesn't always tell the entire story. Like, for instance, I have been gaining muscle, so even though the scale showed a two pound gain, I lost an entire pants size. You may be losing inches. I can honestly say that I am not perfect, but trying my best and working the…

Wow! I am so thankful you are alright - that you were with someone that took you to the ER. It is scary to remember that the doctor's don't know everything...and that we have to rely on that so many times anyway. I hope you feel better quickly and are the road to recovery. Melanie

Congratulations! I am almost to the one year mark, and so excited I did this!

I did the liquid diet for two weeks. I think it may have made the rest of the process easier, as my stomach was used to not taking in solids. At the same time, I did well until the end...then I got a little cranky! Good luck and have a great success to share with all of us!

You can do this! I know our bodies play tricks at times....mine likes to juggle the same few pounds up and down for several weeks, then bam, I will lose like 7 - 9 pounds "at once" (really is doing what I need to do several weeks, it just wait to show up). Don't let the scale rule you...eat what you are suppose to eat, and…

My surgery place told me the same. Basically, they said make sure you are getting your 60 - 80 grams of protein, and not eating a lot of processed foods / unnatural carbs. I was somewhere around 800 - 1000 at my post-op 7 months (I was a month late due to scheduling issues) and she told me I should be getting more calories…

I had to lose weight before too...I did high protein with healthy carbs. (Nothing processed, carbs come from veggies and fruit). I lost 48 pounds before surgery...I am at 129 total now and do not regret it a bit! I am thinking of trying to find a counselor, like Jilly says...it may just be even more helpful for me. Good…

I like Metragenix - sold online or at GNC. They seem to taste better to me, and the bar is 30 grams of protein, which i like.

My favorite was given to me by an older gentleman at the pool...I was telling him that I don't swim "pretty" or fast, but it is a start. He got quiet and said -- "Don't worry about anyone else. Look at it this way; you just lapped every single person sitting on the couch doing nothing." It really helped me to hear that…

I am 10 months out from surgery and haven't had a pop / soda for 12 months now. (Except two accidentally sips - coke and Splenda tea look a lot alike in a dark cup! Almost spit my nephew's coke all over the place. LOL!) I have been told that pop / soda will cause pain and irritation for most. I can say I don't miss it at…

Forgot to mention...I have tried at least a dozen brands of protein powder to find what I like. It if helps, I really like the Body Fortress brand of chocolate powder. I mix it with milk and my two great nieces (ages 6 and 2) steal it away! They call it Mimi's (what they call me) chocolate milk. I will warn you, the…

Hum...I hadn't thought about this. I just didn't think about adding it to food. I guess I am a slower learner than I thought! LOL! :)